Our Calendar
View the calendar below to see our club's upcoming events and activities.
Calendar for July to December 2026
Saturday July 11th: A Walk Along the St. Lawrence River in Verdun
Come and explore the park bordering the river and enjoy the natural scenery. Our destination is Maison Nivard-de-Saint-Dizier (1710), an excellent sample of rural architecture dating back from the early French Regime and an old prehistorical
archaeology site. There we can stop and have lunch.
After lunch we can turn back by taking a secondary path or taking the bus back to Metro de l’Église. The keener walkers may pursue their walk to the Lachine Rapids.
We meet at 10 a.m. at the corner of De L’Église and Ross Streets, outside De L’Église Metro station. If you are arriving by metro, please note that there are two accesses, one in the centre and one at the western end of the station, with separate
ticket halls. Take the centre access which leads to our meeting point.
Address: corner of De L’Église and Ross Streets, outside De L’Église Metro station
Coordinator: Vivien Freedman 514-938-8036
Saturday July 25th: Pointe-aux-Trembles via River Shuttle
Keep cool on a hot summer day by taking the Navette from Old Montreal to Pointe- aux-Trembles. Here there is an interesting market each Saturday to explore, also a small park nearby where there is an Old Mill. We can have lunch at picnic tables near the market (food stands available), then head back on the Navette. From there we can walk around Old Montreal’s waterfront if desired.
We’ll meet at the Quai Jacques-Cartier N3 at the Old Port (east part near cirque du soleil installation) – access via Champs de Mars metro – more details available in July
Coordinator: Regula Boesch (514) 948-3442
Saturday August 8th: Ile Bizard Nature Park
A summer walk on flat trails and boardwalks in one of Montreal`s nature parks.
Directions: Take highway 20West or 40West and take the exit for St. Jean Blvd. Head north to Gouin Blvd. where you turn left. Watch for signs to Ile Bizard. Turn right onto the island and left on Chevremont, then right on de l’Eglise to Ch Bord du Lac, turn right & continue to parking for the park on your left. $10.70 for the day if you don’t have a season pass for Montreal regional park. Meet in the parking
lot.
Coordinator: Joan Crossley (450) 671-4726
Saturday August 22nd: Annual Club Picnic TBA
Saturday September 5th: Les Sentiers de l`Escapade, Rigaud
This is a fairly easy walk but with uneven terrain and a short uphill to the lookout and back of 7 km. For those wishing to do the full circuit of 13.5 km, after the lookout the trail is more rugged with a steep downhill and various ups and downs.
Directions: Hwy 40 to Exit 17. Follow the blue signs to the Sucrerie de la Montagne (Hwy 201 South). Turn right onto chemin Saint Georges. Go approximately 6 kms to Sucrerie at 300 Rang St. Georges. Meet on right hand side of parking lot.
Coordinator: Margaret Crossley (450) 671-4726
Saturday September 19th: Parc de la Rivière du Nord
An easy hike in this beautiful park, located in St. Jerome, which has spectacular waterfalls and many hiking trails which all lead eventually to the Petit Train du Nord. Meet at the visitor center.
Directions: Drive north on Aut. 15 and take Exit 45 for St. Jerome. Go west on Boul. La Salette and then take the first right turn back towards the highway & follow signs to the park. Note that the park is accessed via the highway service
road, so you must follow signs to re-enter Aut. 15 towards Ste Agathe. More information www.parcrivieredunord.com
Coordinator: Audrey Speck (514) 432 8700
Tuesday September 29th to Thursday October 1st: Orford Park & La Petite Auberge de Jouvence
We are all set for a few great days in the NEW Petite Jouvence. The Auberge has been completely rebuilt with more space for gathering and socializing. It is also totally accessible for the stair-challenged! Eight members have confirmed that they will definitely come. There is a bed in a shared room and the Auberge and other rooms are still available. There are rooms with one king bed, as well as rooms with one regular bed and a sofa bed.
Cost: Single occupancy: $265 + tax per person per night
Double occupancy: $225 + tax per person per night
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All meals included (total 6 meals), as well as use of local hiking trails, canoes, kayaks, hot tub etc.
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The total cost of the 2-night stay will be paid by each participant at the Aubergeupon check-out
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Tentative program would be to hike at Orford Park activity center on the Tuesday,
then check in at the Petite Auberge in the afternoon (rooms available at 4 p.m.). Dinner, overnight, then hike in the area (no charge), go back to Orford Park, canoe or kayak or just relax around the auberge on Wednesday. Pack up after breakfast on
Thursday – check-out at 11 a.m. but we can stay around the lodge for lunch and
walking or canoeing etc if desired.
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Directions to Orford activity center: Rte. 10East to Exit 118 onto Rte. 141North.
Go to the Lac Stukeley Section of the Park turning Right after the Arts Center sign.
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Meet at the Visitor Center. This is a Sepaq park (Parc national), so you can make a
reservation online in advance to assure entry if you don’t have a pass. To reserve,
go to https://sepaq.com/fr/reservation/achat/acces-quotidien .
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Directions to La Petite Auberge : From Orford center: Exit the park. At ch. Desrochers, go left. Then at Rte 220
junction, turn left (west) to ch. Jouvence, turn left & continue to the T junction, then turn tight to La Petite Auberge- do not follow signs for Centre de Villégiature Jouvence, (also 131 ch. de Jouvance), which is a left turn at the T. Parking at P6. From Montreal: Take Eastman Exit 106 off the Townships Autoroute (10E), then right onto 112E and after a short distance, left onto ch. George-Bonnallie. Turn right at Rte 220E and continue till you get to ch. Jouvence. Make a sharp right turn & continue to the T junction, then turn right to La Petite Auberge- do not follow signs for Centre de Villégiature Jouvence, (also 131 ch. de Jouvence), which is a left turn at the T. This route is shorter than going via Orford Park but advise using GPS as signage is not clear.
Coordinator: Mary Sullivan (450) 672-2886 or marylsullivan@sympatico.ca
Contact during the 3-day activity: Audrey Speck 514- 432-8700 (cell)
Saturday October 10th: Intermediate Hike at Oka Park
Intermediate hike on the hilly side of Oka, where the lush forest is still beautiful at this time of the year. We will take trails leading to Le Calvaire and Le Sommet. This is a Sepaq park, so you can reserve an entrance ticket online ($9)
https://www.sepaq.com/fr/reservation/achat/acces-quotidien
Directions: Take Rte. 640West from Rte. 13 or 15North. At the end of Rte. 640,turn right unto Rte. 344 (Oka Road) and keep driving until you reach the park entrances. Take the entrance to the right, Calvaire side. Meet in the parking lot at 10:00 a.m
Coordinator: Jack Kiljan (514) 363-3486
Saturday October 24th: Hiking at Saint-Bruno Park
A late Fall walk in this favourite park with three lakes, extensive fields and forest, and many easy/intermediate trails for hiking.
Directions: Take the Champlain Bridge and follow the 10East for a short distance. Take the Exit for Rte. 30East (direction Sorel). Drive about 10 kms to Exit 80, then turn right at the traffic light onto blvd. Montarville. At the round-about, make a
right turn onto Rang 25, and continue to the park entrance. Meet at the Centre d'Accueil.
Coordinator: Jack Kiljan (514) 363-3486
Saturday November 7th: Parc Régional Saint-Bernard, Saint-Bernard de Lacolle
A fairly easy Fall walk in this regional park near the US border. Meet up the hill at the Accueil.
Directions: Hwy 15 to Exit 6 onto 202 East for approximately 1.6 kms. Turn right onto 217South (Rang Saint-André) for 2.3 kms. Park is on the left.
Coordinator: Margaret Crossley (450) 671-4726
Saturday November 21st: Parc Nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
An easy walk at this Montreal Island nature park.
Directions: Take Hwy 40West to St. Charles Blvd and turn right, going north to Gouin Blvd. Turn left on Gouin and drive until you reach the Park on the right. There is a parking fee.
Coordinator : Joan Crossley (450) 671-4726
Wednesday December 16th: Holiday Dinner TBA